Frequently asked questions
CloudBurn is a cloud management tool designed for teams using Terraform or AWS CDK. It helps prevent costly infrastructure mistakes by providing real-time cost analysis during code reviews. When a developer opens a pull request with infrastructure changes, CloudBurn automatically analyzes these changes using current AWS pricing, generating a cost report that shows the expected monthly costs. This allows teams to discuss and adjust costs before deployment, ensuring more efficient and cost-effective cloud resource management.
The benefits of using CloudBurn include automatic cost analysis on every infrastructure pull request, real-time AWS pricing tailored to your specific region, and a detailed resource-level breakdown that compares old versus new monthly costs. This proactive approach allows teams to catch and address potential cost issues during the code review process, rather than after deployment, leading to better financial management of cloud resources.
CloudBurn improves cost management by integrating cost analysis directly into the development workflow. By providing developers with immediate feedback on the financial implications of their infrastructure changes during code reviews, teams can make informed decisions and adjust their plans before any costly mistakes are made. This shift from reactive to proactive cost management helps organizations optimize their cloud spending effectively.